Pendant

A pendant is suspended on a variety of chains that may be made from gold, silver, cord, raffia or other materials. They are generally attached to a necklace by threading the chain through a suspension loop attached to the pendant, although they may sometimes be a permanent part of the necklace. Spiritual objects such as crosses, Buddhas and other images are often suspended pendants, and others may include coins, gems, gemstones, pearls or other decorative items that mayvbe mounted on silver, gold or other kinds of mounts.

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  • Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Lattice Work, Axum (E310YBL) $110

    $110.00
    Ht: 2.44″  W: 1.56″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage Coptic Axum cross pendant has a circle on top with pierced cutouts and the body has extended arms ending in stylized rectangles with etched circles decorated with etched cross-hatching. The rectangles may represent the Ark of the Covenant. The stamped circles are “protective eyes” to deflect misfortune and avert the “evil eye.” Made using the lost wax technique, it is a one of a kind piece. The chain necklace is not included.

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  • Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Lattice Work, Axum (E311YBL) $110

    $110.00
    Ht: 3″  W: 2.62″    | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage Ethiopian cross pendant was hand crafted in Axum, known for its crosses with religious geometric shapes and symbols and apotropaic symbols to provide protection to the wearer. The center with cutouts and etched linear decorations simulates an “endless knot” to entangle malevolent spirits and the small incised circles on the arms are “protective eyes” that are believed to bring blessings, deflect misfortune and avert the “evil eye.”  The chain necklace is not included.

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  • Vintage Star of David, Ethiopia, Africa (E341DCE)

    $110.00

    The Star of David is worn by the Falasha Ethiopian Jews, the oldest group within Jewish diaspora. They are believed to be direct descendants from the Solomonic Dynasty from the union of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Haile Selassie, King of the Falasha and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, adopted the Star…

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